Introduction: Starball
Gold star wrapped in Starball
Modeled in Rhino 5
3D printed in the Dimension SST1200es
Attachments
Step 1:
Draw a 3 inch sphere
Step 2:
Draw a star using the polygon tool
Step 3:
Offset the star 1/4 inch
Step 4:
Extrude the stars tapered 1/4 inch at 30 degrees
Step 5:
Create a reference plane
Step 6:
Flow the star onto the sphere using the flow along surface tool
Step 7:
Mirror the star to create a back
Step 8:
Create a torus for a hanging ring
Step 9:
Export as .STL
Step 10:
Step 11:
Dissolve the support material
Step 12:
Enjoy

First Prize in the
3D Printed Ornament Design Challenge
3 Comments
8 years ago on Introduction
This looks great printed out! What kind of a printer did you use?
8 years ago
Pretty sure this isn't even printable...
8 years ago on Introduction
Wow, this is one of my favorites! Great work and thanks for including the .stl file